From: Tony Williams English SIUC Also, the family horror stream deals with problematic relationships whereby tensions become manifested in supernatural motifs. See, for example, THE EXORCIST, THE OMEN, IT'S ALIVE, THE NIGHT WALK (a.k.a. DEAD OF NIGHT), and Robin Wood's essays on the subject. Contrary to Carol Clover and other recent critics, family horror did not die out or diminish during the 80s and 90s. It really took on a new form as any viewing of examples from FRIDAY THE 13TH, NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET show. What about THE STEPFATHER films or other neglected items such as FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC? The family is one of the key ideological bonds affecting relationships so it is natural that many diverse films deal with this. Tony Williams ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]